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Topic: 351C with a T-5 or Tremec?
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-14-2003 04:55 PM
   
I am planning for a future project. 29 Ford Roadster.Can you put a T-5 behind a 351c? If you can what parts will you need to make it happen or recommend? I know a little about Auto's but pretty much nothing about Sticks. ------------------
Rick Austin 64 Pro-Street Falcon
351C 4V 8.1s in 1/8
79 Ford Bronco 4 X 4
400 9.9s in 1/8
2000 F-150 XLT 5.4L
1932 Ford 3 window Coupe
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 1212
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-14-2003 05:27 PM
You can put a T5 behind a cleveland the same way you can behind a windsor, but it's probably not going to last very long. You'd be better off getting something stronger like a tremec 3550 or tko right off the bat and not having to worry about it. As for what you need to do it, I'm not exactly sure since I haven't done the swap myself. I do know a few companies out there make "kits".
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Neal 69 Gulfstream Aqua Grande
351C/4sp
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two89w
Gearhead Posts: 230
From: sydney australia
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 04-14-2003 05:28 PM
tremmec is the go!they are a bit notchy but an excellent box.
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 417
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 04-15-2003 11:50 AM
IMO the Tremec is very notchy.
I'm installing a Z spec T5 behind a 408W.
Lots of guys here are running 10s and 11s with this tranny. It weighs less, costs less, and shifts smoother. No tranny tunnel mods required for T5. Mine was built locally with all the HD FRPP stuff including a higher .59 OD.------------------
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-15-2003 12:45 PM
This combo is going into a 1929 Ford Roadster that I already have. So it is custom all the way.do you guys think that Tremec will have instructions on parts I will need for this combo?
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 417
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 04-15-2003 02:11 PM
You just need the right bellhousing or adaptor. A cable clutch works the best but in abucket you might want hydraulic.www.texasmustang.com should be able to help you with the right parts.
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 417
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 04-15-2003 02:13 PM
Also the tall Hurst shift lever is a must for a bucket. They make them for the T5/Tremec style shifters.
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-15-2003 04:13 PM
Thanks for the help. This is NOT a Bucket!!! It is on 32 rails. I HATE Buckets.I appreciate your help!!
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 417
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 04-16-2003 09:17 AM
You will still need the tall shifter.Good luck.
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spoiler
Journeyman Posts: 43
From: fredericton-new brunswink-canada
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-16-2003 10:20 AM
i have a tko with a 351c in a 70 spoiler
i used the tremec bellhousing witha hydraulic clutch no problems-if you are to
use a different bellhousing-like toploader
or lakewood you will have to use an adopter
or different imput shaft-this is why i used
the tremec bell. came up dead center in my car
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-16-2003 12:00 PM
We will have a very good used Tremec for sale later today.
We are doing a stick to auto changeover for a three pedal challanged individual. 
It has the Pro-5.0 shifter included.
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 1137
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-16-2003 05:00 PM
Alex, Is it a first gen or second generation Tremec? To tell the differance; does it have 5 or so verticle webs on the outside of the trans or a ton of little squares? Another way; How thick are the mounting tranny to bell tabs?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-17-2003 12:08 AM
SD, see the add in the classified section. There are pics and an ID tag.
Let me know.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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